Friday, May 5
Little Creek Mother's Day Tea (at Drop Off)
Wednesday, May 10
Seventh Grade Transition Meeting
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Friday, May 12
Dress Down Friday!
Marsh Dance
6:00-8:00 p.m.
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PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT - OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY!
Each week, we will be highlighting one of our programs or offering resources for parents to illustrate The Radcliffe Way!
Elii and Elle use "fidget spinners," while Nathan uses a fidget cube that was recently donated to the school.
What you need to know about "fidgets," and the new spinner craze of the classroom!
This week, as part of our OT program spotlight, the importance of exploring fidgets, and their purpose has never been more timely with the new hot toy on the market, "fidget spinners."
Self regulation in the classroom is one of the most important foundational skills a student needs to have in order to take in information and participate fully in learning. Some children with learning differences, or varying diagnoses, have more difficulty accomplishing this on their own. They require accommodations or assistance in order to help their bodies understand how to regulate, and be available to learn.
Occupational therapy at RCS does just this. Using our sensory gym, students participate in many activities to assist their nervous systems with better sensory integration, thus, helping their learning process. While every child who participates in OT is given intense sensory based therapy during their weekly sessions to assist in skills and self regulation, OT recommendations continue into the classroom in order to help each child in their learning process.
One classroom accommodation that is typically recommended to children through OT is the use of a "fidget." When big sensory movement/therapy can not be fulfilled, fidget tools can be very helpful for children who are seeking some type of input, to help them pay attention in class. When a specific fidget is recommended, it is typically based on the child's individual need or sensation they seek. For example, if a student seeks deep pressure or the "crashing" feeling, a fidget like a stress ball or theraband may be recommended. If a student likes to rub or touch their hands to certain tactile material, a small object with bumps or fabric may be recommended. A student who is constantly biting or chewing non-food items (clothes, pencils etc.) may be recommended a chewy necklace/bracelet, or even pencil topper! A student who picks their skin or nails may benefit from a fidget with some type of rubber or resistance, or even the capability to pick the object apart.
It is very important to understand the difference between a fidget to fulfill a sensory need, and something that could be used as a toy, and even more distracting to the already distracted learner! It is important to contact your child's occupational therapist in order to better understand what type of fidget may be best for their individual needs. It may take more than one trial to understand which fidget would be best for your child too. Lastly, please understand, fidgets need rules and regulations, and a student must understand their purpose and appropriateness before being given one.
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K-8 SUMMER PROGRAM DISCOUNT!
Register before May 8 and save $100!
You have asked for it, and it is happening! Yes, Radcliffe will host a Summer Program for students in our K-8 program. The program will be three days a week, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, starting on July 5 and ending on August 3, closed on Tuesday, July 4. Each day will begin with arrival at 8:15 and end with dismissal at 12:30. We may even have transportation from the Western Shore!!
The cost of the Summer Program will be discounted to $600 before May 8. After that, it will be $700. Half will be due on June 1 and the remainder due prior to the start date of July 5.
This summer program will provide Radcliffe students with the opportunity to continue on the progression of the acquisition of skills. Research supports the fact that students experience significant learning loss when they do not participate in educational activities over the summer. These students on average score lower on standardized tests at the end of summer than they did on the same tests at the end of the prior school year. Students with learning disabilities have the most difficulty with recoupment, and involvement in specifically designed programs are critical over the summer months.
A typical day will include workshops in: Keeping up with Summer Reading Projects, Orton/Gillingham Reading, Math, Written Expression, Art, Music, Computers, Outdoor Sports, Speech & Language Therapy, and/or Occupational Therapy. Your child's day will be designed around the selection of workshops that you will choose.
8:15-8:30 Arrival
8:30-9:15 Workshop #1
9:20-10:05 Workshop #2
10:05-10:35 Break/Snack
10:40-11:25 Workshop #3
11:30-12:15 Workshop #4
12:15-12:30
Dismissal
Click
here to complete the 2017 RCS Summer Program Selection Sheet. Thank you and we look forward to fun times on the Creek this summer!
Individualized tutoring will also be available at a rate of $50/hour. Please contact Debbie Cohee-Wright if you are interested in tutoring for your student.
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INFANT ROOM NEEDS YOUR HELP!
Little Creek's Infant Room is looking for gliders and high chairs. If you have one to donate, please contact
Meg McClary.
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SEVENTH GRADE TRANSITION MEETING
Parents! Are you wondering what will happen after eighth grade next year? Have you thought about what school your child will be attending once they leave Radcliffe? For answers to these questions and many more, we are strongly encouraging all seventh grade students and their parents to attend the Transition Meeting at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 10 to learn more about the whole transitioning process after eighth grade. This meeting is also open to any other students and parents who would like to receive more information about the transitioning process. Please join Mr. Joiner, Ms. Usilton, Mrs. Payne, and Mrs. Cohee-Wright in Ms. Usilton's room at 6:00 p.m. on May 10 to learn what is involved when transitioning to high school. For questions about the meeting, please e-mail Debbie Cohee-Wright
. We look forward to seeing everyone!
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AROUND THE CREEK
Little Creek students intently watch Mr. Scott as he fixes the playground boat!
On Tuesday, Radcliffe celebrated Watershed Day for Radcliffe Creek as students traveled throughout the region to experience different ecosystems, learn about the history of the eastern shore, and participate in environmental stewardship. Students hiked at Tuckahoe, explored Echo Hill Outdoor School, cruised from St. Michaels, visited the Washington College Archaeology Lab, and explored Adkins Arboretum. For more pictures, visit our Facebook page.
 It's circus week in the Little Creek Infant Room! Fun with a clown wig!
Little Creek's Three's Room students are learning all about space and they enjoyed a spacewalk in the big school today!
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